Lowe Down Part 2: What Type Of Money Does Derek Lowe Want?

Ah, money. Everybody loves it (well, mostly everybody; there are some weird stories out there). Baseball players find it very important in regards to where they want to play.

Some ballplayers favor money over their families *cough* CC Sabathia *cough*. Everybody gets paid different amounts of money. Some people get paid $10.00 an hour, while some get paid $20 million a year.

Former Dodgers pitcher Derek Lowe is on a quest to find the perfect team and most importantly, the highest amount of money for his services. A couple of days ago, Lowe was offered a contract from the New York Mets. The Mets have a contending team with an upgraded bullpen and a beautiful new stadium.

It was everything Lowe could have dreamed of, until he found out about the money. Lowe was only going to get paid $12 million a year, and he could not accept that 'Lowe' (ha ha, I made a joke) amount of money. It was an insult to him.

Don't be afraid. The Mets knew that he wasn't going to accept it; they just wanted to build on the contract. It was something called an Initial Contract.

So, what does Lowe want? He'd love to get $14-$15 million a year. He would also love a four-year contract. Lowe and the Mets are currently working the contract out, trying to fashion one that they both can live with.

I believe the Mets should give Lowe a three-year deal worth $14.5 million a year, with a fourth-year player option.

Will the Mets give Lowe the offer he would love? Or would another team swoop down and grab him with their own offer.